Rochester Voice 6:24 a.m.
Sunday, May 1, 2022 6:25 am
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Where are college students in New Hampshire getting the most return on their educational investment? Smart Asset released a study comparing the best colleges and universities in each state by measuring them across five metrics, including: scholarships, average starting salary for graduates, tuition, living costs and student retention rate.
Check out the top performing schools in New Hampshire below:
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | $47,411 | $77,600 | $55,453 | $18,906 | 96% | 69.25 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | $11,531 | $58,900 | $18,499 | $15,251 | 86% | 48.61 |
| 3 | Keene State College | Keene, NH | $9,322 | $53,000 | $14,212 | $13,776 | 72% | 39.56 |
| 4 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | $26,914 | $59,500 | $41,200 | $18,094 | 87% | 36.70 |
| 5 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | $8,630 | $51,500 | $14,099 | $14,851 | 70% | 33.07 |
| 6 | Rivier University | Nashua, NH | $16,881 | $55,300 | $32,140 | $17,420 | 70% | 24.28 |
| 7 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | $26,110 | $50,200 | $36,900 | $16,845 | 73% | 23.14 |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | $3,875 | $52,500 | $31,136 | $20,402 | 67% | 1.72 |